President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, received a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in India. He expressed gratitude for India's early recognition of Singapore's independence in 1965, marking the start of a growing partnership between the two nations. Shanmugaratnam highlighted the strong business ties, with Singapore being India's largest investor for many years. He also mentioned the strong defense and skilling collaborations. The two countries are now entering a new phase, with their relationship upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Indian Prime Minister Modi's visit to Singapore in September 2024. The leaders are exploring new initiatives to deepen the already active partnership across various sectors.